The Institute of Egyptology and Coptology in the Faculty of Philology at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in. salary level E 13 TV-L)
for the externally funded project Bāḥra ḥassāb: Knowledge Transmission in Ethiopia and Eritrea From Antiquity to Modern Times commencing on 1 January 2026. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (65%) for 2 years until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension, subject to a positive interim evaluation of the whole project.
Your tasks:
- collaboration in the externally funded project Bāḥra ḥassāb: Knowledge Transmission in Ethiopia and Eritrea From Antiquity to Modern Times;
- detailed codicological analysis of the surviving witnesses of ʾAbušākǝr (including their description in TEI XML);
- partial edition and translation of the text;
- study of the circulation and reception in the Ethiopian tradition of the calendric and astronomical concepts transmitted in the text;
- publication of research results in one of the leading journals in the field
- assistance with organization of project related events;
- active participation in regular project meetings;
- presentation of research results at conferences and workshops
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree (master’s degree) in Ethiopian Studies, Semitic Studies, or a related field is required.
- Excellent knowledge of the Ethiopic language (Geʿez) is required.
- Good command of English or German is required.
- Good command of Arabic, Coptic and Greek are advantageous.
- Experience in reading and analysis of scientific texts, both historic and modern, is desirable.
- Amharic language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement.
- Substantiated knowledge of Digital humanities methods and/or textual criticism methods would be welcomed.
- Willingness to work in international research team
- Good communication and organizational skills
- High motivation and initiative.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Daria Elagina daria.elagina@uni-muenster.de.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-08-29 at:
Universität Münster
Institut für Ägyptologie und Koptologie
Schlaunstraße 2
48143 Münster
You may also send us your application electronically in PDF format to daria.elagina@uni-muenster.de.
Your application should include:
- Your complete CV in tabular form, including copies of your academic certificates
- A cover letter explaining your motivation and summarizing your relevant skills and competencies
- A sample of your academic writing (e.g., a chapter of your thesis, a term paper), maximum 10 pages
Reference number: 2025_07_54
